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conjunction

n. in linguistics, a function word that serves to conjoin two or more sentence constituents or sentences, the most common being and, as in John and Mary got married. Other common conjunctions include but, because, or, and if. See coordination.

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March 17th 2025

micturition reflex

micturition reflex

reflex contraction of the bladder in response to signals from its stretch receptors. During development, a child learns to suppress the micturition reflex and to control urination. Also called bladder reflex.